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Two Malaysian female bodyguards went viral after a video showed them leaping onto a moving SUV while escorting foreign delegates at the ASEAN Summit, earning praise for their agility and professionalism.

'Who's that shouting?': US President Trump shows impatience with journalists in Malaysia | ASEAN Summit

US President Donald Trump appeared frustrated during a press conference at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, brushing off journalists’ questions, deflecting inquiries, and prompting criticism over his conduct toward the media.

ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties amid trade talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing bilateral ties, regional issues, and ongoing India-US trade negotiations.

Trump aims to start his Asia trip with dealmaking in Malaysia

Trump touched down shortly before 10 am Malaysia time and will attend a ceremony marking the peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, which he said he had been proud to broker

PM Modi meets world leaders at ASEAN summit: Highlights from Lao PDR visit

On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summits, PM Modi met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon and US Secretary Blinken, discussing key global issues. During his visit to Lao PDR, PM Modi also attended a special Ramayan programme and engaged with the Indian community. Watch the highlights of his diplomatic meetings and cultural experiences!

PM Modi attends ASEAN summit, says grouping central to India's Act East policy

In his address, Modi said the India-ASEAN partnership was in its fourth decade and it was an honour for him to co-chair the summit

Indonesia Adjusts ASEAN Timings To Allow PM Modi's Early Departure For G20 Summit

PM Modi will take part in two high-level summits on September 7 — the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS). Indonesia, which currently holds the chair of ASEAN, rearranged the summit schedules to allow for PM Modi's early departure. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia on September 6 to 7 at the invitation of Joko Widodo, the President of the Republic of Indonesia," the MEA said in a statement. The East Asia Summit is equally significant, giving India a platform alongside eight other dialogue partners and ASEAN nations to discuss issues of regional and global import.

China's Premier Li Qiang to attend ASEAN summit: China foreign ministry

China's Premier Li Qiang will attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) being held from September 5 to 8, the Chinese foreign ministry said on September 1.

Joe Biden calls Cambodia 'Columbia' in new gaffe during ASEAN Summit | Watch

Earlier, the US President had told reporters he was "heading over to Colombia", before quickly correcting himself to say "I mean Cambodia".

US President Joe Biden slips up on name of ASEAN summit host Cambodia

The president, who is on a whirlwind trip with stops at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, ASEAN in Phnom Penh and the G20 summit in Indonesia, made a similar slip-up while speaking to reporters at the White House recently.

ASEAN leaders meet as Myanmar, other flashpoints steer summit agenda

After leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held their own closed-door summit, they were joined by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and then by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in separate meetings.

15 Asian nations sign China-backed RCEP; here's why India withdrew from the world's biggest trade pact

Stating that China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, failed to address India's concerns, it had opted out of it last year. India had mentioned that RCEP trade agreements were a threat to the circumvention of rules of origin due to tariff differentials

North Korea says 'not right time' for Kim Jong Un to attend South Korea ASEAN summit

South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a letter of invitation to Kim on Nov. 5, with an offer for an envoy to attend if he was unable to participate in the event, the official KCNA news agency said.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after attending ASEAN summit in Singapore

"PM @narendramodi departs for Delhi after a productive 36 hour visit to Singapore that highlighted our importance to East Asia Summit and ASEAN-led mechanisms to regional peace, prosperity & security," Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

ASEAN summit: Leaders underline progress in keeping peace in South China Sea area

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang cited the region's management of territorial disputes as an example and said the trend was toward greater stability.

PM Modi calls for regional peace as ASEAN deliberates on sensitive issues

Addressing a gathering of Indian community here, Modi said India had never taken anything from anyone in its history and rather sacrificed a lot, seen as a veiled message to China which has been ramping up its assertiveness in the resource-rich South China Sea.

India-US relationship goes beyond mutual interest: PM Modi

Modi's comments came ahead of his bilateral talks with Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit here during which the two leaders discussed a range of key issues including defence and security.

PM Modi, Donald Trump hold talks on defence, security issues in Philippines

The meeting in the Philippines capital came a day after officials of India, the US, Japan and Australia held talks to give shape to the much talked about quadrilateral alliance to keep the strategically important Indo-Pacific region free, open and inclusive.

France welcomes India's move to ratify climate change agreement

French Minister of Environment and Energy Segolene Royal complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deciding to ratify the ambitious pact that charts a course to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Suu Kyi, Geun-hye

"An icon of democracy, a partner for development. State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with photos of the two leaders shaking hands and holding talks.

Indian flag upside down at Modi-Abe meet

The flag is seen with the green at the top and the saffron below as the two leaders met for the second bilateral on the sidelines of 13th Asean-India Summit here.

PM meets Wen Jiabao, says bilateral relations in good state

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao today shared the view that bilateral relations were in good state and endeavour was to make these "stronger, wider and deeper".

India 'jealous' of China's growing clout: State media

Days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao, the state-run media here today said India was "jealous" of China's growing influence in Asia and charged it with instigating "small" neighbours for a "gang fight" against this country.

India will explore oil in South China Sea: PM to Jiabao

It has been a busy day for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Bali. He held back-to-back meetings with US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit.